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I went to the dentist this morning...

Sian-of-the-deadSian-of-the-dead Posts: 8,963
edited March 2009 in All Encompassing Trip
I now have an appointment for next Monday for a root filling and a scale and polish :(

To make matters worse, i've also been referred to the hospital for the extraction of my wisdom teeth... possibly under general anesthetic :(

In 4 months I may have to have crowns and braces...

I hate my teeth.
Been to this many PJ shows: Reading 2006 London 2007 Manchester & London 2009 Dublin, Belfast, London, Nijmegen & Berlin 2010 Manchester 1 & Manchester 2 2012...

... and I still think Drive-By Truckers are better.
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  • surfanddestroysurfanddestroy Posts: 2,786
    I hate dentists, I got my first filling last year and although it was nowhere near as bad as I thought it would be the thought of having to go again still terrifies me.
    Astoria 20/04/06, Leeds 25/08/06, Prague 22/09/06, Wembley 18/06/07,
    Dusseldorf 21/06/07, Manchester 17/08/09, London 18/08/09, LA 06/10/09, LA 07/10/09.

    Ain't gonna be any middle anymore.
  • Sian-of-the-deadSian-of-the-dead Posts: 8,963
    surfanddestroy wrote:
    I hate dentists, I got my first filling last year and although it was nowhere near as bad as I thought it would be the thought of having to go again still terrifies me.

    That's the weird thing, I LOVE going to the dentists and i've never been scared of it until now... The thought of a possible genral anesthetic is terrifying me :(

    Your FIRST filling?! :shock: How old are you again?!
    Been to this many PJ shows: Reading 2006 London 2007 Manchester & London 2009 Dublin, Belfast, London, Nijmegen & Berlin 2010 Manchester 1 & Manchester 2 2012...

    ... and I still think Drive-By Truckers are better.
  • surfanddestroysurfanddestroy Posts: 2,786
    Sian-of-the-dead wrote:
    surfanddestroy wrote:
    I hate dentists, I got my first filling last year and although it was nowhere near as bad as I thought it would be the thought of having to go again still terrifies me.

    That's the weird thing, I LOVE going to the dentists and i've never been scared of it until now... The thought of a possible genral anesthetic is terrifying me :(

    Your FIRST filling?! :shock: How old are you again?!

    There is just something about them I just dont like, I think it may be that I am quite obsessive about cleaning my teeth and I am scared that they will drill to much and mess them up or something.

    I am now 27, so yup I got my first filling at 26.
    Astoria 20/04/06, Leeds 25/08/06, Prague 22/09/06, Wembley 18/06/07,
    Dusseldorf 21/06/07, Manchester 17/08/09, London 18/08/09, LA 06/10/09, LA 07/10/09.

    Ain't gonna be any middle anymore.
  • Sian-of-the-deadSian-of-the-dead Posts: 8,963
    surfanddestroy wrote:
    Sian-of-the-dead wrote:
    surfanddestroy wrote:
    I hate dentists, I got my first filling last year and although it was nowhere near as bad as I thought it would be the thought of having to go again still terrifies me.

    That's the weird thing, I LOVE going to the dentists and i've never been scared of it until now... The thought of a possible genral anesthetic is terrifying me :(

    Your FIRST filling?! :shock: How old are you again?!

    There is just something about them I just dont like, I think it may be that I am quite obsessive about cleaning my teeth and I am scared that they will drill to much and mess them up or something.

    I am now 27, so yup I got my first filling at 26.

    wow :shock:

    I had my first filling when I was 7... because I knocked my teeth out! :lol: My first filling due to decay was when I was 19.

    That's impressive... I take it you're not a fan of toffees then? ;)
    Been to this many PJ shows: Reading 2006 London 2007 Manchester & London 2009 Dublin, Belfast, London, Nijmegen & Berlin 2010 Manchester 1 & Manchester 2 2012...

    ... and I still think Drive-By Truckers are better.
  • surfanddestroysurfanddestroy Posts: 2,786
    Sian-of-the-dead wrote:

    wow :shock:

    I had my first filling when I was 7... because I knocked my teeth out! :lol: My first filling due to decay was when I was 19.

    That's impressive... I take it you're not a fan of toffees then? ;)

    Everything in moderation :)
    Astoria 20/04/06, Leeds 25/08/06, Prague 22/09/06, Wembley 18/06/07,
    Dusseldorf 21/06/07, Manchester 17/08/09, London 18/08/09, LA 06/10/09, LA 07/10/09.

    Ain't gonna be any middle anymore.
  • SPEEDY MCCREADYSPEEDY MCCREADY Posts: 25,767
    ya wanna know how much i like dentists?????

    i havent been to a dentist in over 20 years...............................
    Take me piece by piece.....
    Till there aint nothing left worth taking away from me.....
  • Sian-of-the-deadSian-of-the-dead Posts: 8,963
    SPEEDY MCCREADY wrote:
    ya wanna know how much i like dentists?????

    i havent been to a dentist in over 20 years...............................


    :shock:

    That's bad.... I hadn't been in 6 but only because I couldn't afford it until now.

    Man, are you teeth ok? What are you scared of? :?
    Been to this many PJ shows: Reading 2006 London 2007 Manchester & London 2009 Dublin, Belfast, London, Nijmegen & Berlin 2010 Manchester 1 & Manchester 2 2012...

    ... and I still think Drive-By Truckers are better.
  • SPEEDY MCCREADYSPEEDY MCCREADY Posts: 25,767
    Sian-of-the-dead wrote:
    SPEEDY MCCREADY wrote:
    ya wanna know how much i like dentists?????

    i havent been to a dentist in over 20 years...............................


    :shock:

    That's bad.... I hadn't been in 6 but only because I couldn't afford it until now.

    Man, are you teeth ok? What are you scared of? :?
    my teeth are fine....

    that is why i havent been to a dentist in 20 years.........................
    Take me piece by piece.....
    Till there aint nothing left worth taking away from me.....
  • Sian-of-the-deadSian-of-the-dead Posts: 8,963
    SPEEDY MCCREADY wrote:
    Sian-of-the-dead wrote:
    SPEEDY MCCREADY wrote:
    ya wanna know how much i like dentists?????

    i havent been to a dentist in over 20 years...............................


    :shock:

    That's bad.... I hadn't been in 6 but only because I couldn't afford it until now.

    Man, are you teeth ok? What are you scared of? :?
    my teeth are fine....

    that is why i havent been to a dentist in 20 years.........................

    Do you not think you should go for a check up? Are you scared or just bloody minded? ;)
    Been to this many PJ shows: Reading 2006 London 2007 Manchester & London 2009 Dublin, Belfast, London, Nijmegen & Berlin 2010 Manchester 1 & Manchester 2 2012...

    ... and I still think Drive-By Truckers are better.
  • SPEEDY MCCREADYSPEEDY MCCREADY Posts: 25,767
    hehehehehe...

    well since i am not scared....

    i guess ill say im "just bloody minded"

    which would also be the first time i used the phrase "just bloody minded"
    Take me piece by piece.....
    Till there aint nothing left worth taking away from me.....
  • Sian-of-the-deadSian-of-the-dead Posts: 8,963
    SPEEDY MCCREADY wrote:
    hehehehehe...

    well since i am not scared....

    i guess ill say im "just bloody minded"

    which would also be the first time i used the phrase "just bloody minded"

    It means stubborn :P

    Awfully sorry for the very English phrasing old chap ;)

    You should go to the dentist... it's better to be safe than sorry! You don't want dentures before you're 50! :D
    Been to this many PJ shows: Reading 2006 London 2007 Manchester & London 2009 Dublin, Belfast, London, Nijmegen & Berlin 2010 Manchester 1 & Manchester 2 2012...

    ... and I still think Drive-By Truckers are better.
  • __ Posts: 6,651
    Sian-of-the-dead wrote:
    The thought of a possible genral anesthetic is terrifying me :(

    General anesthesia rocks. If I could, I would get all my dental work done under general anesthesia.
  • Sian-of-the-deadSian-of-the-dead Posts: 8,963
    scb wrote:
    Sian-of-the-dead wrote:
    The thought of a possible genral anesthetic is terrifying me :(

    General anesthesia rocks. If I could, I would get all my dental work done under general anesthesia.

    Really? I'm hoping they do it under local. I've never been under general and i'm scared for two reasons:

    1 - Needles. I bloody hate them.

    2 - I won't wake up.... it'd be just my luck :(
    Been to this many PJ shows: Reading 2006 London 2007 Manchester & London 2009 Dublin, Belfast, London, Nijmegen & Berlin 2010 Manchester 1 & Manchester 2 2012...

    ... and I still think Drive-By Truckers are better.
  • lephtylephty Posts: 770
    i had my wisdom teeth out about 6 months ago i think. it was an interesting experience. they filled me with some local anesthesia which worked fine for me. the removal process was crazy but i swear it did not hurt. after anesthesia, they drilled a few holes in the wisdom teeth. once the holes were drilled, the dental surgeon guy said "you will feel some pressure", but what he did was push on the teeth with the holes with his fingers until they shattered. he had to push pretty hard, but like i said it didn't hurt! i washed out the teeth fragments, they sewed me up and i went on my way. i had a few fragments come up through the wound which i was warned about and they also didn't hurt.

    i am not a squeamish person and i feel i have a high tolerance to pain so take all that info in stride=p

    goodluck!
  • __ Posts: 6,651
    Sian-of-the-dead wrote:
    Really? I'm hoping they do it under local. I've never been under general and i'm scared for two reasons:

    1 - Needles. I bloody hate them.

    2 - I won't wake up.... it'd be just my luck :(

    I really hate needles too. I mean I really, really hate needles. (Well, I don't have anything against them in and of themselves; I just really hate for them to be stuck in me.) But I'd rather have a little IV needle in my arm or hand and then not feel anything else (including fear) than have a big needle stuck in my mouth repeatedly and be aware of all the torture that's happening. Plus, I think the kind of anesthesia they give you for having your wisdom teeth out isn't as bad as the kind they give you for full-on surgery. (I think.)
  • Sian-of-the-deadSian-of-the-dead Posts: 8,963
    lephty wrote:
    i had my wisdom teeth out about 6 months ago i think. it was an interesting experience. they filled me with some local anesthesia which worked fine for me. the removal process was crazy but i swear it did not hurt. after anesthesia, they drilled a few holes in the wisdom teeth. once the holes were drilled, the dental surgeon guy said "you will feel some pressure", but what he did was push on the teeth with the holes with his fingers until they shattered. he had to push pretty hard, but like i said it didn't hurt! i washed out the teeth fragments, they sewed me up and i went on my way. i had a few fragments come up through the wound which i was warned about and they also didn't hurt.

    i am not a squeamish person and i feel i have a high tolerance to pain so take all that info in stride=p

    goodluck!

    Wow... Thanks for that! :D I didn't know that's how they did it :) Did they remove the stitches or did they dissolve?

    Unfortunately mine will not be that easy... I broke the crowns of them off a while ago (shoulda gone to the dentist then, I know :roll: ) and now they're just roots in the gum. Although they're very clean, apparently they are gonna be difficult extractions and it will involve cutting a great big hole in each side of my gum :(

    As I say, I normally enjoy the dentists and I too have a high pain tolerance so i'm hoping they do it under local.
    Been to this many PJ shows: Reading 2006 London 2007 Manchester & London 2009 Dublin, Belfast, London, Nijmegen & Berlin 2010 Manchester 1 & Manchester 2 2012...

    ... and I still think Drive-By Truckers are better.
  • Sian-of-the-deadSian-of-the-dead Posts: 8,963
    scb wrote:
    Sian-of-the-dead wrote:
    Really? I'm hoping they do it under local. I've never been under general and i'm scared for two reasons:

    1 - Needles. I bloody hate them.

    2 - I won't wake up.... it'd be just my luck :(

    I really hate needles too. I mean I really, really hate needles. (Well, I don't have anything against them in and of themselves; I just really hate for them to be stuck in me.) But I'd rather have a little IV needle in my arm or hand and then not feel anything else (including fear) than have a big needle stuck in my mouth repeatedly and be aware of all the torture that's happening. Plus, I think the kind of anesthesia they give you for having your wisdom teeth out isn't as bad as the kind they give you for full-on surgery. (I think.)

    See, i'm ok with big needles in my mouth for some reason, I just hate intravenous. It's the whole arm/hand thing I can't do :(

    Also, i've never been under general for full on surgery or otherwise so I have no idea what it's like... I could be dead and I wouldn't know the difference :?
    Been to this many PJ shows: Reading 2006 London 2007 Manchester & London 2009 Dublin, Belfast, London, Nijmegen & Berlin 2010 Manchester 1 & Manchester 2 2012...

    ... and I still think Drive-By Truckers are better.
  • __ Posts: 6,651
    When I had my wisdom teeth out it went something like this:

    The doctor was asking me which renaissance artists were my favorite, and while I was trying to think that over he stuck the needle in my hand. Then when I went to answer the question I was in the recovery room.
  • Sian-of-the-deadSian-of-the-dead Posts: 8,963
    scb wrote:
    When I had my wisdom teeth out it went something like this:

    The doctor was asking me which renaissance artists were my favorite, and while I was trying to think that over he stuck the needle in my hand. Then when I went to answer the question I was in the recovery room.

    That's just made me feel faint :?

    Oh god it's going to be HORRIBLEEEEEE!!!!! :cry:
    Been to this many PJ shows: Reading 2006 London 2007 Manchester & London 2009 Dublin, Belfast, London, Nijmegen & Berlin 2010 Manchester 1 & Manchester 2 2012...

    ... and I still think Drive-By Truckers are better.
  • __ Posts: 6,651
    Sian-of-the-dead wrote:
    Also, i've never been under general for full on surgery or otherwise so I have no idea what it's like... I could be dead and I wouldn't know the difference :?

    Well, if I was ever gonna be dead (and I'm pretty sure I will be someday), I think I'd rather not know the difference! :)
  • __ Posts: 6,651
    Sian-of-the-dead wrote:
    scb wrote:
    When I had my wisdom teeth out it went something like this:

    The doctor was asking me which renaissance artists were my favorite, and while I was trying to think that over he stuck the needle in my hand. Then when I went to answer the question I was in the recovery room.

    That's just made me feel faint :?

    Oh god it's going to be HORRIBLEEEEEE!!!!! :cry:

    Okay... maybe you should get local. :shock:
  • bee_boybee_boy Posts: 384
    Sian-of-the-dead wrote:
    I now have an appointment for next Monday for a root filling and a scale and polish :(

    To make matters worse, i've also been referred to the hospital for the extraction of my wisdom teeth... possibly under general anesthetic :(

    In 4 months I may have to have crowns and braces...

    I hate my teeth.

    I'm getting all that done during the next two weeks :S At least it makes me feel better to know that I'm not the only dude over 20 that will be using braces ;)
  • Sian-of-the-deadSian-of-the-dead Posts: 8,963
    bee_boy wrote:
    Sian-of-the-dead wrote:
    I now have an appointment for next Monday for a root filling and a scale and polish :(

    To make matters worse, i've also been referred to the hospital for the extraction of my wisdom teeth... possibly under general anesthetic :(

    In 4 months I may have to have crowns and braces...

    I hate my teeth.

    I'm getting all that done during the next two weeks :S At least it makes me feel better to know that I'm not the only dude over 20 that will be using braces ;)

    I'm a dudette! :(

    I'm hoping to have it all sorted in about 3 months, crowns and all. I also hoping I don't have to have braces as it was only mentioned in passing but i'm fearful of the worst :(

    Good luck with your dentistry! :D
    Been to this many PJ shows: Reading 2006 London 2007 Manchester & London 2009 Dublin, Belfast, London, Nijmegen & Berlin 2010 Manchester 1 & Manchester 2 2012...

    ... and I still think Drive-By Truckers are better.
  • eMMIeMMI Posts: 6,262
    I haven't been to the dentist in.. *does the math* umm.. 4-5 years or so. :shock:

    my teeth are fine, and even though I have been thinking that I should go in for a check-up but I just haven't gotten around to it. yet.

    I've never had much trouble with my teeth - luckily! cause I really do hate going to the dentist. a big reason for it is the fact that my jaw is somewhat troublesome (it makes a weird sound when I eat sometimes and stuff) and I can't always open it as wide as I should at the dentist. :( or I can but it hurts.

    never had to have any fillings or anything done either. :)
    "Don't be faint-hearted, I have a solution! We shall go and commandeer some small craft, then drift at leisure until we happen upon another ideal place for our waterside supper with riparian entertainments."
  • normnorm Posts: 31,146
    SPEEDY MCCREADY wrote:
    ya wanna know how much i like dentists?????

    i havent been to a dentist in over 20 years...............................


    same here until a couple years ago....decided to get em checked....my teeth, as i thought, are perfect! :D


    still hate going though :twisted:
  • Sian-of-the-deadSian-of-the-dead Posts: 8,963
    eMMI wrote:
    I've never had much trouble with my teeth - luckily! cause I really do hate going to the dentist. a big reason for it is the fact that my jaw is somewhat troublesome (it makes a weird sound when I eat sometimes and stuff) and I can't always open it as wide as I should at the dentist. :( or I can but it hurts.
    erm... I would get that checked out :?
    Been to this many PJ shows: Reading 2006 London 2007 Manchester & London 2009 Dublin, Belfast, London, Nijmegen & Berlin 2010 Manchester 1 & Manchester 2 2012...

    ... and I still think Drive-By Truckers are better.
  • eMMIeMMI Posts: 6,262
    Sian-of-the-dead wrote:
    eMMI wrote:
    I've never had much trouble with my teeth - luckily! cause I really do hate going to the dentist. a big reason for it is the fact that my jaw is somewhat troublesome (it makes a weird sound when I eat sometimes and stuff) and I can't always open it as wide as I should at the dentist. :( or I can but it hurts.
    erm... I would get that checked out :?

    oh, it's hereditary, nothing much that can be done I'm afraid. mainly it's just annoying, like when I open my mouth real wide it sort of "clicks" and then does the same when I close my mouth again. :roll:

    it's not like it's painful or falling off or anything. :D

    EDIT: I've "had it" all my life, the dentist knows the situation.
    "Don't be faint-hearted, I have a solution! We shall go and commandeer some small craft, then drift at leisure until we happen upon another ideal place for our waterside supper with riparian entertainments."
  • peacegirlpeacegirl Posts: 841
    I'm going to the dentist tomorrow - not looking forward to it

    I didn't go to the dentist for a few years between ages 18-20 mainly because I couldn't afford it

    Since I started going back I have spent soooo much money on my teeth it makes me sick
  • AmentsChickAmentsChick Posts: 6,969
    I'm 29 and never had a cavity. Had all 4 wisdom teeth pulled at once, though...that SUUUUUUUUCKED, but the drugs were great! :D
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  • Phantom PainPhantom Pain Posts: 9,876
    edited March 2009
    AmentsChick wrote:
    I'm 29 and never had a cavity. Had all 4 wisdom teeth pulled at once, though...that SUUUUUUUUCKED, but the drugs were great! :D

    I havent been in awhile...should I go ???


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